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Canine Cancer Campaign - curecaninecancer's Blog - SacPaws.com http://www.sacpaws.com/home/Blog/curecaninecancer Lost a beloved dog to cancer? Do you want to join the fight for a cure? Join the Morris Animal Foundation's (MAF) global effort to cure canine cancer. The Canine Cancer Campaign is seeking to prevent canine cancer, while immediately seeking treatment advancements to help dogs suffering from cancer today. We are a small group of Sacramento dog lovers volunteering to educate Northern California dog lovers that there is an effort under way to save our dogs. We are distributing information and raising funds for research. We will be giving updates on the war on cancer, new treatments, research studies at UCD, study outcomes, Canine Cancer Campaign events and to share stories about our dogs and cancer Lost a beloved dog to cancer? Do you want to join the fight for a cure? Join the Morris Animal Foundation's (MAF) global effort to cure canine cancer. The Canine Cancer Campaign is seeking to prevent canine cancer, while immediately seeking treatment advancements to help dogs suffering from cancer today. We are a small group of Sacramento dog lovers volunteering to educate Northern California dog lovers that there is an effort under way to save our dogs. We are distributing information and raising funds for research. We will be giving updates on the war on cancer, new treatments, research studies at UCD, study outcomes, Canine Cancer Campaign events and to share stories about our dogs and cancer en-us Meet Dr. Nancy Kay - Speaking for Spot Saturday April 18th http://www.sacpaws.com/home/Blog/curecaninecancer/687 http://www.sacpaws.com/home/Blog/curecaninecancer/687 <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><span><font size="4">Dr. Kay is one of the featured speakers at the K9K Walk to Cure Canine Cancer April 18<sup>th</sup> at Elk Grove Regional Park in Elk Grove.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  Join us in support of this great cause and after the walks, attend our educational seminars.  </span>Our panel of experts will discuss cancer prevention, wellness, cancer research, treatment and how to get the most out of your veterinary care dollars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Our other speakers are:</font><strong>  </strong></span></font><span style="COLOR: #0000cc; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Unicode MS','sans-serif'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri">Dr. Steven Crow</span><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Unicode MS','sans-serif'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri">, Oncologist and Director of VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center, </span><span style="COLOR: #0e00be; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Unicode MS','sans-serif'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri">Dr. Michael Kent</span><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Unicode MS','sans-serif'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri">, Associate Professor, U.C. Davis Veterinary School of Medicine.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><font size="3"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Unicode MS','sans-serif'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri">Walk registration starts at 8 am.  $30 for adults, $10 for children 10 yrs or older.  Dogs welcome to attend!   100% of all proceeds go to benefit Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer Campaign to fund research for canine cancer prevention, early detection, effective treatments and ultimately a cure!  All donations are tax deductible.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><font size="3"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Unicode MS','sans-serif'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri">For more information:  <a href="http://www.caninek.org./Walk.html">http://www.caninek.org./Walk.html</a><a href="http://www.caninek.org/"></a></span></font></p> Canine Cancer Walk! http://www.sacpaws.com/home/Blog/curecaninecancer/665 http://www.sacpaws.com/home/Blog/curecaninecancer/665 <p class="MsoNormal">Join us for the national Kick-off of the K9K Walk to Cure Canine Cancer at Elk Grove Regional Park  benefiting the <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><a href="http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/">Morris Animal Foundation's </a> <a href="http://www.caninecancercampaign.org/">Canine Cancer Campaign</a>.</span>   Walk with your dog(s) or without, your choice. <link href="file:///C:UsersSandyAppDataLocalTempmsohtmlclip1%EF%BF%BD1clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /> <link href="file:///C:UsersSandyAppDataLocalTempmsohtmlclip1%EF%BF%BD1clip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData" /> <link href="file:///C:UsersSandyAppDataLocalTempmsohtmlclip1%EF%BF%BD1clip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping" /><style type="text/css"> </style> <strong><em>Advance</em></strong> <strong><em>registration ends soon-must be postmarked by April 13th ($25 adults), after that please register the morning of the Walk at the registration desk. Walk day registration is $30. </em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif""></span></strong><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The K9K starts with registration and check in at 8 am. At 8:50 am there is kick off talk about canine cancer, then we are off for a 3k walk around the lake.  There is a 6k walk at 9:45 am for those who'd like to take a walk on the new perimeter park trail.  <link href="file:///C:UsersSandyAppDataLocalTempmsohtmlclip1%EF%BF%BD1clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /> <link href="file:///C:UsersSandyAppDataLocalTempmsohtmlclip1%EF%BF%BD1clip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData" /> <link href="file:///C:UsersSandyAppDataLocalTempmsohtmlclip1%EF%BF%BD1clip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping" /><style type="text/css"> </style> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">After the walks join our panel of experts who will discuss cancer prevention, early detection, wellness, <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">optimizing</span> your dogs health, cancer research, treatment and how to be an advocate for your dog’s health, featuring:</span></strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51); FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204); FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Dr. Steven Crow</span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">, </span></strong><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Oncologist and Director of VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center</span></strong></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(15,1,191); FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Dr. Nancy Kay</span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">, </span></strong><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Staff Internist VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County and Author of<span style="COLOR: black"> Author of </span></span></strong><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">"</span></strong><strong><em><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life</span></em></strong><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">."</span></strong></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <font size="2"><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(15,1,191); FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Dr. Michael Kent</span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">, Associate Professor, UC Davis Veterinary School of Medicine<o:p></o:p></span></strong></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif""></span></strong></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Visit vendors booths and exhibits.  We will have many prizes and awards after the walk.  All walkers will receive a Canine Cancer Campaign bandanna for their dog and a canine cancer awareness bracelet.  Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the shaded 500 person picnic area. <font size="2"><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif""></span></strong></font><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Planning to walk with a group of friends?  We will create a team webpage for you and special team registration and donation forms.  For more information:<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.caninek.org/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1233011464_2"><font color="#000000"> </font></span></a><font color="#000000"><a title="http://www.caninek.org/Teams.html" target="_blank" href="http://www.caninek.org/Teams.html">http://www.caninek.org/</a></font>   <font color="#000000">Can't attend the walk but want to help?  Register for a "Virtual Walk".  You can support a great cause and receive a Canine Cancer Campaign bandana for your dog and a canine cancer awareness bracelet in the mail.  <br /> </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal">100% of all walk registration fees, vendor rental fees and donations go directly to fund research for canine cancer early detection methods, effective treatments and ultimately a cure! <font color="#ff0000">All donations are tax deductable!</font>  To learn more about the K9K and to register, visit <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.caninek.org/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1233011464_2"><font color="#003399">http://www.caninek.org</font></span></a>.</p> 38.4031960 -121.3714580

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6 Million Dogs Were Diagnosed With Cancer in 2007 http://www.sacpaws.com/home/Blog/curecaninecancer/364 http://www.sacpaws.com/home/Blog/curecaninecancer/364 <p>Of the approximately 65 million dogs in the U.S., 6 million dogs will be diagnosed with cancer this year according to the National Cancer Institute.  Cancer is the number 1 killer of adult dogs.  So many dog owners are unaware of the frightening level of risk their beloved companion faces from cancer.  Many pet owners react in fear to the word cancer and turn away, hesitant to educate themselves or participate in activities that could potentially save their dog or themselves in the future.  </p> <p><br /> Did you know that humans and dogs that share the same environment develop the same exact types of cancer?  Yet your dog is at more of a risk of getting cancer than you are.  For instance, a female dog has an 8 times higher risk than her female owner of developing breast cancer.   Human cancers such as osteosarcoma, prostate and breast cancers, lymphoma, <br /> melanoma, and soft tissue sarcoma are very common in dogs.   Most canine and human cancer tumors look identical under the microscope.   We dog lovers have more in common with our pets than we ever expected and as a result human cancer research is increasingly starting with the study of canine cancer patients.   </p> <p><br /> To ensure that medical advancements also produce effective and affordable treatment for our dogs, it is critical that research be done to directly benefit our dogs. The Canine Cancer Campaign is a targeted, organized effort to raise the funds for canine cancer research, with the goal of finding a cure to canine cancer in the next 15 to 20 years.  All CCC funded research participants are pet dogs already ill with cancer, providing opportunities for owners to enter their dogs in cutting edge clinical trials.  The campaign is committed to the development of affordable and effective cancer treatments for dogs.   Locally, U.C. Davis is one of the cancer research partners that receive grants from the Canine Cancer Campaign and offers Sacramento dog owners the potential to be included in clinical trial of new treatments.</p> <p>Be your dog’s best friend by investing in his/her future by making a donation in your dog’s name. Together we can find a cure.  Donate at <a href="http://www.CureCanineCancer.org">http://www.CureCanineCancer.org</a><br /> </p> Help! Need a location to host our 1st Walk Your Dog for a Cure event http://www.sacpaws.com/home/Blog/curecaninecancer/319 http://www.sacpaws.com/home/Blog/curecaninecancer/319 We were hoping to use William Land Park but they are booked.  Do you know of a good location that will hold 300 or more walkers & their dogs?  We are looking for a Saturday in October.  Please give us your suggestions. What is the Canine Cancer Campaign? http://www.sacpaws.com/home/Blog/curecaninecancer/295 http://www.sacpaws.com/home/Blog/curecaninecancer/295 <p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">More than 4.5 million dogs will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Cancer is the number one killer of adult dogs.<font color="#888888"><span style="COLOR: #888888">  </span></font>Despite this fact, many dog owners are unaware of the cancer risk to their beloved companions.  The Canine Cancer Campaign is </span></font><font face="Arial" color="#5c5c5c" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #5c5c5c; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">an unprecedented effort by The Morris Animal Foundation to </span></font><strong><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">cure canine cancer</span></font></strong><font face="Arial" color="#5c5c5c" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #5c5c5c; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> within a dog's lifetime - the next 10 to 20 years.   </span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p style="BACKGROUND: white; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><font face="Arial" color="#5c5c5c" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #5c5c5c; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">World-renowned scientists and cancer specialists agree that this MAF-led effort will not only save countless dogs from suffering and premature death, but should also help produce breakthroughs in the prevention, treatment, <strong><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">and</span></strong> cures of human cancers - in particular childhood cancers. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">MAF has taken the lead to secure financial contributions and manage/administer research grants to many of the world's most prestigious colleges of veterinary medicine, universities, organizations, and scientists.  MAF hopes to raise the $30 million from April 2007 through April 2012. This will include funding for: </span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Clinical trials to test new innovative therapies to help save dogs and alleviate dog suffering now.  Prevention studies related to genetics and canine genome, incorporating lifetime risk assessment studies.  Funding of a tumor tissue bank and the establishment of an endowment to guarantee continued research efforts. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Morris Animal Foundation (MAF has funded over 100 <a title="http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/studies" href="http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/studies"><font title="http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/studies" color="#000000"><span title="http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/studies" style="COLOR: windowtext">canine cancer studies</span></font></a> so far) is driving the fundraising and helping coordinate the research of many schools of veterinary medicine, cancer centers and scientific organizations around the world. Never has there been more focus on cancer in dogs. Never has there been more hope for dogs – and people. We're so close. All we need is funding for cancer research.  On the part of dogs of every size, shape and breed, Morris Animal Foundation sincerely appreciates a donation of any size. But since their goal of raising $30 million over five years is a big one, they’re offering the following idea on how you can help truly make it happen. Consider this. What if just 1% of the 44 million dog-owning households in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">US</st1:country-region></st1:place> contribute $50? That would equal $22 million. What if 2% gave, or if the 1% gave each year for five years? All of these scenarios would be very beneficial in the battle to cure canine cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Around the world, we’re asking dog lovers to participate in the Canine Cancer Campaign by giving in the name of your present pet dog, dogs you’ve loved in the past or in the name of a puppy yet to be born. Be a proud pet parent helping cure canine cancer.  To learn more about the Campaign please visit </span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span lang="EN" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><a title="http://www.curecaninecancer.org/" href="http://www.curecaninecancer.org/">http://www.curecaninecancer.org/</a>.  <strong>For information on Canine Cancer Campaign events in Northern California, contact the <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sacramento</st1:place></st1:city> volunteers group at CureCanineCancer@Yahoo.com<o:p></o:p></strong></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Morris Animal Foundation, established in 1948 and headquartered in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Denver</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">Colorado</st1:state></st1:place>, is dedicated to funding research that protects, treats and cures companion animals and wildlife. MAF has been at the forefront of funding breakthrough research studies benefiting animals in some 100 countries, spanning all seven continents on earth. MAF has its. The Foundation has funded nearly 1,400 humane animal health studies. One hundred percent of annual donations go to fund health study programs. Charity Navigator ranks MAF as a four-star charity, the highest rating.   To learn more about MAF, please visit </span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span lang="EN" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/.</span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> Canine Cancer Campaign at the Bow-Wow Bash. http://www.sacpaws.com/home/Blog/curecaninecancer/289 http://www.sacpaws.com/home/Blog/curecaninecancer/289 <div>Thank you to all the wonderful dog lovers that stopped by to visit our booth at the Bow-Wow Bash.  We really appreciate all the kind people who donated money and purchased our Canine Cancer Awareness ribbons.  With your generous support we were able to raise $257 to fund research studies for canine cancer prevention, treatment and a cure. </div> <div></div> <div>Thanks!</div> <div>Sandy</div> <div> <h3 class="sIFR-replaced"> </h3> </div> Sacramento Canine Cancer Campaign at the Doggy Dash http://www.sacpaws.com/home/Blog/curecaninecancer/279 http://www.sacpaws.com/home/Blog/curecaninecancer/279 <p>Thank you to all the wonderful dog owners that stopped by to visit at our booth.  <br /> A big thanks to the people who donated money and purchased our Canine Cancer Awareness ribbons.  With your kind help we were able to raise over $300 to fund research studies for canine cancer treatment, prevention and a cure.  </p> <p>I was deeply saddened to see the toll cancer has taken on dogs in Sacramento.  <br /> I thought I was the only one who had lost 3 dogs to cancer, but at least 6 people shared their painful stories with me.  Many more had lost 2 beloved companions to cancer.  Three very brave people shared their stories of their own personal battle with cancer.  I appreciated your courage to come and share with me.  I so enjoyed meeting you and I hope I was able to offer some hope.  Someone has heard us and has organized a global effort to find a cure for the cancer that kills 1 out of every 2 adult dogs.  Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer Campaign is working hard to find a cure.  Please visit our website CureCanineCancer.org to learn more.   We are working hard in the Sacramento area to get the word out.  </p> <p>Saturday we will be at the Bow-Wow Bash <a href="http://www.bowwowbash.com/">http://www.bowwowbash.com/</a> in Penryn.  Come by and say hello.   We are also working to organize a "Walk you Dog for the Cure" race walk in Sacramento in the near future.  If you'd be interested in participating, drop me a line.</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p>Sandy</p>